British small businesses face uphill battle as GDP dips and challenges mount
UK SMEs face challenges as GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in May 2023, and pressure mounts from interest rate hikes, inflation, and late payment practices by large businesses.
Britain moves closer to universal childcare with £204 million funding for nurseries
The UK government has increased the funding rates for childcare investments so that parents can get easily affordable and accessible childcare facilities, reducing barriers at work and helping in economic growth.
HIV patients are susceptible to psychosocial challenges, study suggests
New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.
Royal Navy ask tech giants to find ways of offering cloud-based technology to warfighters
Amazon and Microsoft showcased how the military can benefit from cloud computing as it integrates software and drones with frontline fighters.
UK Rules on Crypto: Will it Affect the Market?
The UK's proposed crypto regulatory framework, similar to the EU's recently approved Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation, extends the geographical reach of existing obligations for service providers.
Cost of living crisis drops UK workers' retirement figures to 1 million
A recent report describes this phenomenon of people postponing their retirement plans as "the great un-retirement", given the number of people out of the labour market has reduced compared to last year.
UK makes progress towards a sabotage-free GPS-less navigation system
During one of its ship trials, the Royal Navy tested a prototype quantum sensor, which was built by the Imperial College of London. The sensors were tested onboard XV Patrick Blackett.
Social mobility charity outlines checklist to help organisations improve inclusiveness for young people
The Talent Tap highlight ways organisations can help young people bring their voices to the table through a four-point Social Mobility Checklist.
Google set to make screen recording feature more private with Android 14
Android 14 OS will be teeming with useful features such as lock screen customisations, app cloning, camera, and battery life improvements.
How British supermarkets are coping amid inflation and cost of living crisis
In the face of the challenges facing the retail industry, British supermarkets are determined to stay ahead through the implementation of innovative strategies.
Experts believe UK homeowners can use their houses to aid them amidst cost of living crisis
"Making money off your home is ideal for people that don't have much time and want to generate cash to help with their bills," says Greg Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Quotezone.co.uk.
Small businesses face high costs from increasing rates of cyber attacks
With cyber-attacks on the increase, small businesses cannot afford to be complacent about their cyber security measures, with high costs to pay in the event of data breaches.
Cost of living crisis fuelling rise in cybercrimes, new research shows
Over a third of the organisations across the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) anticipate a rise in cybercrime as a direct result of the current economic crisis.
As footfall takes a dive, restaurants say energy bills will crush them
The hospitality sector says energy price hike of £7.3 billion is unsustainable in the wake of reduced government support, as it also faces reduced consumer spending
Bank of England raises rates, says inflation set to fade
The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday, but said a surprise resurgence in inflation would probably fade fast, prompting speculation it had ended its run of hikes.
Fears of European industry exodus to U.S. may be overdone
European policymakers and executives have become less worried that billions of dollars of U.S.
Messari Releases Q4 2022 State of TRON and State of USDD Reports
Recent reports reveal USDD saw continued growth in Q4 2022, despite the crypto winter, while TRON saw its average daily transactions also increase by 22.4%.
Big oil to take centerstage at Houston meet as markets, alliances shift
Top energy executives and officials from around the world will descend on Houston next week just as the political fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago continues to distort global oil supply lines
Why energy companies are making so much profit despite UK windfall taxes
Although Shell and BP have headquarters in London, they are multinational companies operating in many countries with different fiscal regimes.
51 Romantic Gifts For Men And Women On Valentine's Day (Or Any Day)
Every gift should be special and thoughtful. If you're running out of options, this list is exactly what you need.
'Redfall' release date, details: Meet the game's four playable characters
The game features four playable characters: a college student, a combat engineer, a cryptozoologist, and a mercenary.
Japan's Suzuki to invest $35 bln through 2030 in EVs
Suzuki Motor Corp will invest 4.5 trillion yen ($34.8 billion) through fiscal 2030 in research, development and capital spending to make battery electric vehicles (EVs), it said on Thursday.
Crypto And Metaverse: The Tight-Knit Relationship EXPLAINED!
The crypto and metaverse both are ideas about virtual worlds where you can spend virtual money.
French government flags softer pensions stance after protests
Taken aback by the size of mass protests against its pension reform, the French government on Friday signalled readiness for compromise on the unpopular plan but vowed that its core measures would remain intact.
Russia says Britain's tanks 'will burn' in Ukraine
The Kremlin said on Monday that tanks Britain plans to send to Ukraine "will burn", warning the West that supplying a new round of more advanced weapons to Ukraine would not change the outcome of the war.
European stocks head for second weekly gain
European shares rose on Friday and were hovering near a nine-month high, supported by healthcare and banking stocks and upbeat economic data from the UK.
Tesla reports record quarterly deliveries but misses estimates
Tesla Inc on Monday reported record production and deliveries for fourth-quarter electric vehicles, but it missed Wall Street estimates, burdened by logistics problems, slowing demand, rising interest rates and fears of recession.
Germany's energy crisis powers hydrogen switch
From the moment Russian gas exports to Germany were first disrupted in June, German firm Kelheim Fibers began casting around for alternative options to keep its engines running.
Switzerland fines engineering giant $4.3 mn over S.Africa bribery
Swedish-Swiss engineering giant ABB has been fined four million Swiss francs ($4.3 million) over bribery linked to the construction of a huge power plant in South Africa, Switzerland announced on Friday.
Cryptoverse: Messi takes on Ronaldo in fan coin world cup
The market for fan tokens, a volatile cocktail of crypto and sport, is heating up in the desert of Qatar.